Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of water. Methods of test. Extraction of substances that may be of concern to public health (+A2:2014)

BS 6920-2-5:2000

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

A screening procedure (simple cytotoxicity test) using a mammalian cell line and a leachate from a product to assist in the toxicological assessment of the product for use in contact with water intended for human consumption.

History

Supersedes BS 6920-2-5:1996. Amendment 14721 dated 21 January 2004 - Revision of 10.5 and 10.6. Amendment A2 dated 30 June 2014 - Warning text updated and inserted in Foreword.

ISBN

9780580846168

Subjects

Publisher History

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